aside (B1)

adverb, preposition

Pronunciation: /əˈsaɪd/

Definition

To one side; out of the way.

Examples

• He pushed the chair aside to make more room.

• She stepped aside to let the crowd pass.

• The actor stepped aside from his usual roles to try something new.

How to Use aside

put aside (phrasal verb)

To save or reserve something for future use. — "She put aside some money for a rainy day."

step aside (phrasal verb)

To move out of the way; to resign from a position. — "He had to step aside to let the ambulance pass."

aside from (prepositional phrase)

In addition to; apart from. — "Aside from being a great writer, she was also a talented musician."

speak aside (collocation)

To speak privately to someone, often away from a group. — "The teacher asked the student to speak aside after class."

Synonyms of aside

Words with a similar meaning to aside:

• away
• apart
• separately
• aloof

Antonyms of aside

Words with the opposite meaning to aside:

• forward
• together

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